For Alarm we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Boiler, Computer Virus, EU Aerospace Acronyms, Etymology, Watch and Watches.

Alarm (Boiler)

A suitable horn, bell, light or other device which when operated will give notice of malfunction or off normal condition.

Alarm (Computer Virus)

A sound or visual signal triggered by an error condition.

Alarm (EU Aerospace Acronyms)

Air Launched Anti Radiation Missile

Alarm (Etymology)

From the Italian, "All'arme" -- "To arms!"

Alarm (Watch)

A watch feature that sounds an alarm at pre-set time or at regular intervals.

Alarm (Watches)

Alarm functions may be fitted (most commonly) to battery powered quartz watches; the alarm with beep at the pre-set time. There are mechanical alarm watches featuring a hammer which produces the alarm sound at the pre-set time. Most noteworthy examples are perhaps the Revue Thommen Cricket and the Jaeger Le Coultre Memovox.

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